Link is the main protagonist in Hyrule. After taking the Four Sword out of its pedestal, he splits into four different colored Links and is given the task of defeating Vaati and saving Princess Zelda, the Maidens, and Hyrule.   [more]

Princess Zelda is the Princess of Hyrule, and the seventh and final Maiden. She is captured by Shadow Link early on in the game, and doesn't appear again until near the end.   [more]

Shadow Link is the pawn of Vaati and the main annoyance we will face. He will appear countless times throughout the quest, and we will have to defeat him time and time again.   [more]

The Four Sword is a legendary blade that resides in the Four Sword Sanctuary. Like the Master Sword, it has the power to repel evil, and can also house evil inside of it, like the Wind Sorceror Vaati. It has the power to split Link into four copies of himself with differing colored tunics: green, red, blue and purple.   [more]

Vaati is the main antagonist at the start of the game. He was released from the Four Sword by Link, and quickly takes over Hyrule for his evil purposes.   [more]

Kaepora Gaebora is an owl that appears numerous times throughout the game. His profound depth of knowledge is of great assistance to the Links, and he will often give advice on where to go next or how to complete an area.   [more]

The Boomerang is a projectile weapon that can be used to grab force gems and other small items. Unlike many other Zelda games, it can be held in place to grab moving force gems.   [more]

Red Octoroks can be found on land in Four Swords Adventures and shoot rocks in only one direction. Red Octoroks are by far the most common and take only one hit to defeat.   [more]

The Fire Rod is a weapon that can be used to shoot individual fireballs or produce a constant wall of flames. If upgraded to a level 2 Fire Rod it will act much like the Cane of Somaria from a Link to the Past, creating blocks and sometimes platforms to transport the Links across gaps. If the Fire Rod is used again after creating a block the block will shoot flames in all directions, damaging anything in its path.   [more]

Cheep-Cheep are enemies originally from the Mario series. They can only be found in underground areas, usually in blocked off sections of water. Larger Cheep-Cheeps can also be found in various stages. These can harm you, and need to be completely avoided because they cannot be killed.   [more]

Zol are gelatinous blobs that can most often be found under large rocks. They don't appear very often in the game, and are very easy to defeat.   [more]

Tingle is a now infamous character that has appeared many times throughout the Legend of Zelda series. In Four Swords Adventures he will appear on screen whenever large amounts of force gems are dropped on the ground and will attempt to steal them. He can also be found in Tingle's Tower when playing the game with more than one person.   [more]

River Zora are evil Zora that can be found in many rivers and lakes throughout the game. They will pop their heads out of the water and shoot fireballs that can be dodged or blocked with a shield. While most Zoras attack, some found in the Swamp level will sit below lilypads and help shoot Link into the sky.   [more]

The first Heart Container can be found in Lake Hylia at the top of the waterfall. Enter the right side cave and use the Links to step on the switches, creating a bridge. Exit back outside and enter the middle cave. Follow the path to a chest containing the Heart Container.   [more]

The Blue Bracelet is an item found only once per level in only one of the stages of that level. This means the Bracelet can only be found eight times throughout the game, and its effects only last during the stage it was found, not for the entire level as one may hope. The Bracelet cuts all damage Link receives in half, making it a very useful defensive weapon.   [more]

The basic Soldier can be found in many stages throughout the game. They will typically walk around the screen and will only start to attack once you draw near. They come in Blue, Green and Red varieties in this game, with Red being the stronger version.   [more]

The second Heart Container can be found near the end of the level. Once you reach the large bridge before the end of the stage, defeat the many Soldiers that appear. Cut the grass along the top wall and separate the Links, then place one on each switch. Open one of the chests for the Heart Container.   [more]

The Chief Soldier appears many times in Four Swords Adventures, twice as the main Boss of a stage, and later reappearing as a normal enemy. They are normally accompanied by a large group of Soldiers that will move back or forward when the Chief yells "Back!" or "Forth!".

The Chief attacks with a powerful thrust attack that will do heavy damage if it connects, but will leave him open to a counter attack at the back or side if it misses. There are three types of Chief Soldier: Blue, Green, and Red, each increasingly stronger than the last.   [more]

The Lamp is an item that acts much like a Lamp in real life. It can be used to light torches found in caves.   [more]

Rats are pesky enemies that will dart around the floor to or away from you. They often come in groups and can be an annoyance, but are still relatively easy to defeat.   [more]

The first Heart Container in this stage can be found in the room with the four pits. Fall through the pit at the bottom-right and it will lead you to a chest containing a Heart Container.   [more]

Anti-Fairies, also known as Bubbles, are pink creatures that will bounce around the room. They are impossible to defeat, and must simply be avoided in order to avoid damage.   [more]

Ropa are tentacled creatures that inhibit a few locations in Four Swords Adventures. They will bounce around the room, often spraying water out the top of their bodies. They only take a couple of hits to defeat, but often appear in large groups.   [more]

The second Heart Container in this stage can be found in the room with the rows of pots and torches. There is a switch located under a pot in the middle-top area of pots. Step on it and a chest will appear to the southeast; open it for the Heart Container.   [more]

In Four Swords Adventures, torches that are already lit will sometimes shoot out fireballs. These enemy Torches will constantly attack you and cannot be defeated. They must simply be avoided or blocked with a shield in order to avoid damage.   [more]

Old Men return in Four Swords Adventures as spirits that will often give the Links advice on where to go next or how to complete a puzzle. Like the originally Legend of Zelda, the Old Men will give the advice cryptically, and will not directly explain what to do. Not all Old Men give advice, sometimes they will simply say something bizaare.   [more]

The Blue Bracelet can be found in the dark room with the Old Man. Use one of the Links to pick up another and throw him across the gap to the left. Open the chest on the other side for the Blue Bracelet.   [more]

The Bow is a projectile weapon that can be used to shoot eye switches or enemies at a distance. When powered up to the level 2 Bow, it will shoot out charged up arrows.   [more]

Keese are bat-like creatures that tend to hang out in caves or other dark areas. They usually appear in large numbers and floating across gaps, at which point they can only be defeated with the Bow. They are rather pesky enemies, but can be defeated with ease.   [more]

Mages in Four Swords Adventures are cloaked women that are supporters of Vaati. They often give Link thanks for releasing him, and will aide him by giving him Moon Pearls, a book, or Medallions in order to defeat enemies.   [more]

The third Heart Container in this stage can be found in the room before Shadow Link after making your way out of the maze near the end of the stage. Use all four Links to pull the level on the left side revealing a chest containing the Heart Container.   [more]

Shadow Link is back once again, this time as the boss of the Cave of No Return. He's a little more powerful this time, but still nothing as a boss.

Shadow Link will start off by throwing bombs at you. You can avoid them easily and work on trying to attack him. His defenses are average, and you can get a couple sword slashes in every now and then. Once you get a couple of hits on him, he will transform into one of the colored links. Whatever color he transforms into, you can only hit him with that color. Ex: If he turns to purple, only purple link can hit him. Continue this process for a couple more hits and Shadow Link will be defeated.  [more]

A Bomb Knight is a specific type of Soldier that can be found almost exclusively on top of Hyrule Castle's walls. They will stand there and throw bombs at intruders, impervious to damage unless Link can make his way to the Bomb Knight's location. If he does, the Bomb Knights are easy to defeat.   [more]

The first Heart Container in this stage can be found inside the courtyard of Hyrule Castle. Defeat the Chief Soldier and the enemies that surround him, then open the chests that appear for force gems and the Heart Container.   [more]

The Blue Bracelet in this stage can be found inside Hyrule Castle, in the room after defeating the Chief Soldier. Walk up the stairs to the second floor, then take the left side. Follow the straightforward pathway until you reach a large, closed off building. Walk around the left side and push the lone block up to open the gate. Walk inside and open the chests on the right to get the Blue Bracelet and another 100 force gems.   [more]

The Ball and Chain Trooper is a fierce enemy that is one of the strongest forms of a Castle Guard. It swings around a giant ball and chain that will do massive amounts of damage. The Trooper will come in three different colors, with gold being the most common.

These enemies can be very difficult to defeat, and Link must be quick to run up and slash the Trooper before being hit by the Ball. This can be made much easier when holding the Roc's Feather, as Link will be able to jump above the Trooper and dive into him with the sword, dealing a massive amount of damage.   [more]

Blade Traps are spiked enemies that will most often sit in the corner of a room. They often come in pairs, and when Link crosses their line of sight they will swiftly attack, hoping to hit Link. After the attempt has been made, they will slowly withdraw back to their corner, at which point Link can cross to the other side.   [more]

The Queen of Fairies is a powerful character found only in Hyrule Castle. She had heard the Maidens cries from afar and came to help, but found the Castle overidden by monsters.   [more]

Armos are large statue like creatures that will not attack until after you touch them. They will hop around the room in an attempt to hit you with their bodies. They can be defeated with regular sword strikes.   [more]

The second Heart Container in this stage can be found in the main room of the Castle with the Armos and the large chair. Slash the curtain at the top-right corner to find an alcove containing the chest with the Heart Container.   [more]

Once you make it to the top of the Castle, separate the Links and use one to drop down off the right side ledge. Open the chest for the Heart Container, then bring the Links back together at the top.   [more]

Phantom Ganon is a reccuring boss in the Legend of Zelda series. Like his previous incarnations, the fight with him consists of hitting a ball of energy back and forth. Once he summouns the ball of energy, hit it when it comes near and Phantom Ganon will hit it back at you.

Continue to do this until Phantom Ganon misses. Attack him with the sword until he gets back up, then continue to do this until he is defeated. If playing with more than one player, you will have to use each individual Link to hit its specific color back at Phantom Ganon.   [more]

The Blue Maiden is the first Maiden rescued in Four Swords Adventures. She presides over the Eastern Hyrule area, where the Village of the Blue Maiden is named after her.   [more]